Robert Mouawad Private Museum Explained

Robert Mouawad Private Museum
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The Robert Mouawad Private Museum (Arabic: متحف روبير معوض الخاص) is a private residence in Beirut's Zokak el-Blat quarter that was turned into a museum by the Lebanese businessman Robert Mouawad.

The palace was built in the neo-gothic style by the Lebanese politician and art collector Henri Philippe Pharaoun in 1891.[1] [2] The museum was inaugurated on 11 May 2006. It houses objects of value reflecting a mix of artistic oriental and occidental cultures, and a collection of rare books, Chinese porcelain, ceramics, and other significant objects.[3] [4] The palace's architecture and design reflects Pharaoun's infatuation with Islamic Art and decorative wooden panels that date back to the 17th century, especially after his repeated travels to Syria.[5] Other displayed artifacts include Byzantine mosaics, Roman marble sculptures, jars and jugs, historical columns, pottery, ancient weapons, unique carpets, jewelry pieces, precious stones, Melkite Catholic icons, and preserved manuscripts.[6] [7]

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  1. Web site: Private Site . adiamondinsunlight.wordpress.com . 8 January 2017 . 11 February 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170211155628/https://adiamondinsunlight.wordpress.com/2007/11/22/a-palace-fit-for-a-pharaoh/ . live .
  2. Encyclopedia: Henri-Philippe Pharaon . . 2 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402161124/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henri-Philippe-Pharaon . 2 April 2019 . dead.
  3. Web site: Robert Maawad Private Museum . Rmpm.info . 2016-02-25 . 2016-02-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160206082437/http://www.rmpm.info/ . live .
  4. Web site: Conference about "private museum of Robert Mouawad" . Holy Spirit University of Kaslik . May 27, 2006 . November 7, 2011 . Holy Spirit University Faculty . April 2, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120402024306/http://www.usek.edu.lb/en/NewsDetails.aspx?pageid=6345 . dead .
  5. Web site: May . Farhat . 2012 . A Mediterraneanist's Collection: Henri Pharaon's "Treasure House of Arab Art" Ars Orientalis . 42 . . 8 January 2017 . 19 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230619133806/https://www.academia.edu/6400949 . live .
  6. Web site: Welcome to Robert Mouawad Private museum . September 18, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120306165806/http://www.rmpm.info/index.aspx . March 6, 2012 .
  7. News: Robert Mouawad Private Museum . . UK . The Real Beirut . October 1, 2009 . November 6, 2011 . October 5, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091005115613/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/real_cities/8280919.stm . live .

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